Which statement is NOT true of the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol?
A)It prevents rupture of the lysosomes within cells.
B)It blocks the effects of histamine.
C)It increases the extent of inflammation to destroy pathogens.
D)It decreases the extent of inflammation to prevent excessive tissue damage.

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The statement "It increases the extent of inflammation to destroy pathogens" is not true. Cortisol actually decreases the extent of inflammation to prevent excessive tissue damage.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cortisol